Tis the Season at Travis Park

FREE

Now - January 16, 2023

With over 30 free community activations at Travis Park, including the return of intermittent snow flurry pop ups, and more unexpected surprises and acts of kindness planned for our residents and stakeholders in the works, Centro plans to be making every day merry this holiday season.

Mondays - Live Ice Sculpting
Tuesdays - Rink Reel Movie Nights
Wednesdays - Jazz in the Park
Thursdays - Yeti it Snow
Friyays - DJ & Foodtrucks at the Rotary Ice Rink

For more detailed information, visit Centro's Event Page.

Rotary Ice Rink at Travis Park

Ticketed

Now - January 16, 2023

The Rotary Ice Rink, presented by Valero, has returned to Travis Park in downtown San Antonio. Since 2019, nearly 200,000 people have enjoyed the rink and surrounding festivities. Please visit their website for more information, including hours of operation, pricing, and specials.

Market Square Holiday Weekend Programming

FREE

Every Weekend in December; 10am-6pm
(Closed Christmas Day)

Enjoy music, working artists, and food booths at Market Square every weekend! For more information, please visit the Market Square event page for more information.

Rico's River Rally

FREE

December 27; 5pm

The San Antonio River Walk hosts college football’s most unique pep rally. While the head coaches, team captains, and cheerleaders participate in a spirited pep rally at the Arneson River Theatre on the River Walk, the school bands and the rest of the players excite the crowd by making a grand entrance on river cruisers. For updates on the pep rally visit their website.

San Antonio New Year's Eve Celebration

FREE

December 31; 6pm - Midnight

Shimmy into the New Year on Saturday, December 31st at Celebrate SA, the City of San Antonio’s Official New Year’s Eve Celebration in downtown SATX sponsored by Michelob Ultra! Produced by the San Antonio Parks Foundation and the City of San Antonio, thousands of revelers will be “Dancing In The Streets,” the 2022 theme for the annual celebration. For more information on the schedule of events please visit sa park's website.

Tis The Season

This year more than ever, it’s important to continue supporting local small businesses and providing unexpected moments of joy for all. “Tis the Season” is a call for locals and visitors to make new memories and expand tenured traditions to ultimately SHOP, CELEBRATE, SIP, SAVOR and SUPPORT Downtown during the holiday season, with content hosted on Centro’s Tis The Season web page.

New finds await at La Villita Historic Arts Village!

Located in the heart of downtown, La Villita offers over 15 unique boutiques, art galleries, and dining experiences. For more information on events, shopping and dining experiences visit their website.

Find everything you need at Market Square!

With over 100 locally owned shops, you’ll find cultural curios, artifacts, hand-crafted leather goods, and a diverse collection of traditional apparel. For a list of shops and fall hours please visit Market Square's Website.

Visit Centro de Artes!

The Centro de Artes Gallery at Historic Market Square is featuring Leila Hernández’s La Visa Negra 2.5: Tendiendo Los Trapitos al Sol and Elizabeth Jiménez Montelongo’s The Euphoric Dance of the Unconquered Mind. Free and open to the public!  Learn more and make plans to visit the gallery, by visiting their website.

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Downtown Tuesday offers FREE parking in city-operated meters, lots, and garages, on Tuesdays from 5pm-2am

Please remember that free parking is suspended at the Houston Street & St. Mary’s Garage on Majestic Theatre Performance Nights.

Sunday...Sunday...SUNDAY! Free Parking at City Tower!

City Tower Sundays offers free parking on Sundays from 7 am-midnight at the City Tower Garage located at 117 W. Commerce. Entrances to the garage are on Main Street and Flores Street. For directions from where you are, please visit our website.

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